On Thursday, though, Judge Russell Canan denied a defense motion for Muth’s counsel to subpoena Petraeus, or anyone beyond 25 miles from D.C.
Muth’s defense attorney, Craig Hickein, argued, though, that Petraeus was a necessary witness for the defense, and that there is a common connection between Petraeus, Muth, and Drath. But prosecutors said Thursday that Petraeus has no relevant testimony to give in the trial, and that Petraeus has told the government that he has never met Muth.

Court documents state that Petraeus also told prosecutors that he has no information to provide regarding Mutht’s military service, or occupation, and all he knows about Muth and Drath is from what he has read in the news.

Muth, 49, is charged with first-degree murder with aggravating circumstances in the death of Drath, who was found on August 12, 2011 beaten and strangled in her home.

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